The Doctor
“An Uplifting Story About Finding New Meaning In Life.”
Jack McKee is a doctor with it all: he's successful, he's rich, and he has no problems.... until he is diagnosed with throat cancer. Now that he has seen medicine, hospitals, and doctors from a patient's perspective, he realises that there is more to being a doctor than surgery and prescriptions.
Where to watch The Doctor in United States
Hoopla
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Doctor there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Doctor streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store |
| Japan | — | FOD |
About The Doctor
The Doctor is a 1991 English-language drama film directed by Randa Haines. The cast is led by William Hurt, Christine Lahti, Elizabeth Perkins. It has a runtime of 2h 2m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla.
The Doctor was produced by Touchstone Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on July 24, 1991, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $12 million, it went on to gross $38 million worldwide.
- Director
- Randa Haines
- Writers
- Robert Caswell
- Release date
- July 24, 1991
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $12 million
- Box office
- $38 million
- Production
- Touchstone Pictures
The Doctor cast & crew
The Doctor was directed by Randa Haines and written by Robert Caswell.
The cast features William Hurt as Jack, Christine Lahti as Anne, Elizabeth Perkins as June, Mandy Patinkin as Murray, Adam Arkin as Eli, and Charlie Korsmo as Nicky.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Michael Convertino, cinematography is by John Seale, and it was produced by Edward S. Feldman and Laura Ziskin.
Is The Doctor worth watching?
The Doctor holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 84 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 2m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, The Doctor is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Doctor
In United States, you can stream The Doctor on Hoopla, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Doctor
William Hurt
Jack
Christine Lahti
Anne
Elizabeth Perkins
June
Mandy Patinkin
Murray
Adam Arkin
Eli
Charlie Korsmo
Nicky
Wendy Crewson
Leslie Abbott
Bill Macy
Al Cade
J.E. Freeman
Ralph
William Marquez
Mr. Maris
Kyle Secor
Alan
Nicole Orth-Pallavicini
Sarah
The Doctor — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Doctor in United States?
The Doctor is streaming on Hoopla in United States.
▸Is The Doctor on Hoopla?
Yes — The Doctor is currently available on Hoopla in United States.
▸What language is The Doctor in?
The Doctor is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Doctor?
The Doctor runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
▸What is The Doctor rated?
The Doctor is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 84 ratings.
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